Ukraine: Russian attack leaves thermal power plants seriously damaged

On November 17, Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, inflicting serious damage on equipment at thermal power plants, DTEK Group, the operator of thermal power generation, reported. According to tentative reports, the attack brought no casualties at the affected facilities. “After the strikes were over, emergency response teams…

Bulgaria: GDP increases in Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, Bulgaria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 2.2% YoY and by 0.5% QoQ, according to the preliminary estimate by the National Statistical Institute (NSI). Final consumption increased by 4.6% YoY, indicating a robust domestic market. Exports grew by a modest 0.1%, while imports rose by 2.9%, reflecting increased demand…

Ukraine: 40% of all relocated businesses now operate in Zakarpattia region

A total of 282 businesses relocated from the areas of hostilities and frontline regions are now operating in the Zakarpattia region. The relevant statement was made by Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration Head Myroslav Biletskyi during the development forum Re:Open Zakarpattia. “Currently, we have 282 entities, which have resumed operations, including individual entrepreneurs,” Biletskyi said. In…